10 September 2026 · Fika · Cattle rustling
Security risk in Yobe
Yobe State is rated High risk, ranking 9 of 37 nationally by reported fatalities over the last 12 months. Incident volume is falling against the previous 30 days. The most frequently reported threat is terrorism.
Incidents · 12 mo
94
Fatalities · 12 mo
489
Incidents · all-time
471
Fatalities · all-time
2,601
Most reported threats in Yobe
Yobe by threat type
Yobe by local government area
Latest reported incidents in Yobe
8 September 2026 · Geidam · Law enforcement operation
Troops intercept terrorist logistics at Gumsa Bridge
6 September 2026 · Damaturu · Law enforcement operation
Police arrest six, recover firearms in Yobe
4 September 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Troops neutralise terrorist, recover rifle in Yobe
4 September 2026 · Damaturu · Scam/fraud
Loan officer arrested over N74m fraud in Damaturu
2 September 2026 · Damaturu · Law enforcement operation
Police raid Damaturu, arrest 32 suspects
2 September 2026 · Gujba · Terrorism
Troops kill Boko Haram terrorist in Gujba
28 August 2026 · Geidam · Terrorism
LG vice chair beaten by soldiers in Geidam
How this is measured
The risk tier is set by reported fatalities in Yobe over the trailing 12 months, on the same scale used across the national risk index: Critical (500+), High (150+), Elevated (50+), Moderate (10+), or Low. Incident volume is shown alongside but does not set the tier.
Figures come from OpenWatch’s incident record, exclude retracted reports, and update hourly. Reported numbers are a floor, not a census: incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. Last incident recorded in Yobe: 10 September 2026.
Track Yobe live on the incident map, or read the latest monthly security report.